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Monday, March 16, 2015

Female Sexual Problems – Part 4

The success
of treatment for female sexual dysfunction depends on the underlying cause of
the problem.

The outlook
is good for sexual problems related to a treatable or reversible physical
condition.

Mild
dysfunction that is related to stress, fear, or anxiety often can be
successfully treated with counselling, education, and improved communication
between partners.

How Do Hormones Affect Sexual Function?

Hormones
play an important role in regulating sexual function in women. With the decrease
in the female hormone estrogen that is related to aging and menopause, many
women experience some changes in sexual function as they age, including poor
vaginal lubrication and decreased genital sensation.

Further,
research suggests that low levels of the male hormone testosterone also
contribute to a decline in sexual arousal, genital sensation, and orgasm.

Researchers
still are investigating the benefits of hormones and other medications,
including drugs likeViagra, to treat sexual problems in women.

What Effect Does a Hysterectomy
Have on Sexual Function?

Many women
experience changes in sexual function after ahysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).

These
changes may include a loss of desire as well as decreased vaginal lubrication
and genital sensation.

These
problems may be associated with the hormonal changes that occur with the loss
of the uterus.

Furthermore,
nerves and blood vessels critical to sexual function can be damaged during the
surgery.

How Does Menopause Affect a
Woman's Sexual Function?

The loss of
estrogen following menopause can lead to changes in a woman's sexual
functioning.

Emotional changes
that often accompany menopause can add to a woman's loss of interest in sex
and/or ability to become aroused.

Hormone
replacement therapy-- HRT -- may improve certain conditions,
such as loss of vaginal lubrication and genital sensation, which can create
problems with sexual function.

It should be
noted that some postmenopausal women report an increase in sexual satisfaction.
This may be due to decreased anxiety over getting pregnant.

In addition,
postmenopausal woman often have fewer child-rearing responsibilities, allowing
them to relax and enjoy intimacy with their partners.

When Should I Call My Doctor
About Sexual Problems?

Many women
experience a problem with sexual function from time to time.

However,
when the problems are persistent, they can cause distress for the women and her
partner, and can have a negative impact on their relationship. you consistently experience these problems,
see your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

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